Though Jeff Suppan allowed only three hits in five innings, the Cardinals were unable to push across a second run, putting them a loss away from elimination. St. Louis' frustration also led to the ejections of Jim Edmonds and manager Tony La Russa.

The Astros used some slick defense in the ninth inning, capped by a stellar double play, to seal the win and take a 3-1 advantage in the NLCS. Morgan Ensberg, who threw out the tying run at home in the ninth, drove home the deciding run with a sacrifice fly.